Members of the board
of directors of The Counselling Foundation of Canada were on
hand at Memorial’s St. John’s campus on June 16
to officially open a high-tech career centre. The centre, part
of the department of Career Development and Experiential Learning,
has been transformed and includes 12 new computers, an audio-visual
projector and a video-conferencing suite. These facilities will
allow the university, its students and alumni to connect provincially,
nationally and internationally via video conferencing and the
internet. The Counselling Foundation of Canada has provided
more than $1 million over five years for infrastructure and
support services.

“This is an important moment for the university and it
students,” said Robert Shea, director of the Department
of Career Development and Experiential Learning. “With
the facilities and equipment made possible by the foundation,
now more than ever our students can be confident that the services
available at Memorial University are among the best in the country.”

Speaking on behalf of the board of directors of The Counselling
Foundation of Canada, Donald Lawson said, “We are pleased
to have provided the money that has made this transformation
possible and look forward to hearing about the positive impact
our investment in Memorial has had.”

The centre is available to both students and alumni looking
for information on career development, planning and employment
opportunities. It is also available to employers looking to
hire Memorial students or alumni.

The Counselling Foundation of Canada focuses its charitable
grant making on the creation and enrichment of programmes and
services which aid individuals of all ages, thus enabling them
to improve their lifestyles and make a more effective contribution
to their communities.